MERCAPT
6-Mercaptopurine
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3693
Synonyms:
6-MP
Mercaptopurine
Purine
Purinethol
FMERC
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top tube or green top (sodium heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. The serum or plasma should be separated from the cells within 2 hours of collection.
2. Transfer the specimen to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 180 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 72 hours
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes are not allowed!
CPT Codes:
80299- QUANTITATION ASSAY DRUG, Mercaptopurine (EAP 30133997)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
6-10 days
Method:
High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection (HPLC-UV)